NDP: Rachel Notley’s plan for FCSS will reinvest funding for strong and vibrant communities

Today, Rachel Notley announced that an NDP government will reinvest in
Alberta’s cities and growing communities through Family and Community Support Services
(FCSS), which supports after school programs for kids, child development programs,
and counseling for individuals and families.
“Alberta’s children and families deserve the opportunity to build and strengthen
their communities,” said Notley. “FCSS is based on the values of inclusion, integrity,
and independence-Alberta’s NDP shares those values. That’s why an Alberta NDP
government will reinvest in FCSS.”
Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) funding has remained stagnant for the
past four years under the PC government. In 2015, the Prentice plan did not invest
any new funding in FCSS despite advocacy by volunteer organizations concerned about
a lack of resources to support Alberta’s growing cities and communities.
Today, Notley announced that an Alberta NDP government will maintain and increase
funding for FCSS by investing an additional $25 million dollars annually to maintain
and strengthen services in a growing Alberta. The Alberta NDP plan will allow
municipalities
and Métis settlements to decide how best to use FCSS funding to strengthen community
services.
“Prentice and his team have got it all wrong for our growing cities and communities,”
said Notley. “At a time when our civic and community leaders are looking for new
partnerships, the Prentice plan sends the wrong message-the PCs aren’t listening.”
“Now, more than ever, Alberta needs a new government that recognizes the value of
community. By reinvesting in FCSS, we intend to make sure our communities know they’re
supported.”